Legal & General appoints new head of sustainability
Legal & General Capital (LGC) has appointed John Alker, former UKGBC director of policy, as its new head of sustainability.
BAM begins work on new Exmouth Community College
BAM has begun work on one of the UK’s largest schools, the new Exmouth Community College which will have capacity for up to 2,850 pupils.
Unity Square development reaches completion
The new UK Government Hub in Nottingham, Unity Square, which will be home to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) has now completed construction.
SCIA Engineer 21: Super powered. Super easy.
Innovation is one of the key factors at SCIA. That’s why it has enhanced, after carefully listening to the feedback of its users, its versatile modular structural engineering software: SCIA Engineer 21.
Sips Eco to help meet Scotland’s need for low carbon affordable...
Structural insulated panel (SIPs) manufacturer, Sips Eco boosts investment to meet Scotland’s pressing need for low carbon, high quality affordable homes.
Mace Dragados bags £570m Birmingham Curzon Street station
Mace and Dragados have secured a £570m contract to deliver Birmingham’s new city centre HS2 railway station.
Replacing internal doors in a house?
Are you considering replacing internal doors in your home? Here, LABC Front Door offers all of the guidance and information you need.
Scheme to test construction products used in mental health facilities
BRE and Design in Mental Health Network have launched a world-first testing scheme for construction products used in mental health care facilities.
Decarbonisation: Let the public sector lead the way
Paul Dawson, group technical manager at LHC, looks at the runaway demand for the latest Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund grants and explains why public-sector led programmes to transform the energy performance of our buildings are the quickest route on the road to net zero.
Procore acquires construction intelligence company INDUS.AI
Procore Technologies has acquired INDUS.AI, makers of an artificial intelligence-powered analytics platform for the construction industry.
Construction company fined £18k for work at height failings
A Blackpool-based construction company has been fined £18,000 for failing to comply with Work at Height Regulations.
Six skyscrapers to transform London’s future skyline
The City of London Corporation has unveiled images of how the Square Mile’s skyline will look by the mid 2020’s.
Nine in 10 project managers believe work harmed their mental health
93% of people managing projects in construction say their mental wellbeing has been negatively impacted by their main project, with 27% strongly agreeing with this statement.
Rise in construction output leads to record high cost inflation
Construction output increased in April, but builders faced the sharpest rise in cost inflations since 1997.
Yorkshire Water to introduce constructed wetland at Clifton works
Yorkshire Water is set to create a new integrated constructed wetland at its Clifton wastewater treatment works near Doncaster.
Amey wins estate management services contract with Southeastern
Amey will provide commercial estate management for 164 stations covering Central and South East London, Kent and East Sussex.
Tilbury Douglas appoints head of social value
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Lucy Davies as head of social value to develop the company’s CSR activities, including apprenticeships, community volunteering, local employment and supply chain engagement.
Balfour faces ‘looming industrial action’ over ‘insulting’ pay offer
Manuel Cortes, general secretary of TSSA, has warned of “looming industrial action” at Balfour Beatty where union members are being balloted in a dispute over pay.
Don’t let Rusty ruin your render!
When planning an outdoor rendering project, it’s important to remember to choose beads made of stainless steel or PVCu.
LABC launches new home improvement website
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners – Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations.
Northstowe project boosts construction of sustainable schools
A webinar hosted by Stora Enso, with The B1M showcased the case study of the Northstowe Learning Community in Cambridgeshire, a 15,000m2 project that utilised cross...
What you need to consider if your contractor goes bust
Ian Timlin, specialist dispute resolution and commercial litigation lawyer at Conexus Law, explores the factors to consider if faced with contractor insolvency.
HLM Architects appoints new head of MMC delivery
HLM Architects has appointed Dan Brown as its new associate, head of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) delivery.
VolkerFitzpatrick installs bridge at Brent Cross West station
VolkerFitzpatrick has installed the first part of the Eastern Overbridge which will provide the first pedestrian and cycleway crossing over the Midland Main Line.
It’s boom time for MMC – time to get involved
John Skivington, group director of LHC, takes a look at the government’s use of pre-manufactured value calculations for MMC projects.
Construction work begins on restoration of UK’s oldest lido
Beard Construction is leading the work on the restoration of Cleveland Pools, the oldest surviving outdoor public swimming pool in the UK.